All articles tagged with #google assistant
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Mashable
In 2025, several notable tech products and services were discontinued, including TiVo DVRs, Skype, Humane AI Pin, Pocket, Zelle's standalone app, Meta's fact-checking program, Mr. Deepfakes, Google Assistant, and Twitter's domain, reflecting the fast-paced and ever-evolving nature of the tech industry.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by 9to5Google
The Gemini update for Android Auto introduces more detailed responses and interactions, which some drivers find helpful and others find verbose or problematic, leading to mixed reactions and calls for fixes from Google.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Engadget
Google is extending the timeline for replacing Assistant with its new AI, Gemini, on Android devices to ensure a smooth transition, with updates continuing into 2025 or possibly beyond, as the company integrates Gemini across its products and devices.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google has delayed the full replacement of Google Assistant with Gemini on Android devices until 2026, with the transition now planned to be completed by that year, including the discontinuation of the Assistant app on Android and iOS.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google has begun rolling out Gemini, a new voice assistant that replaces Google Assistant on Android Auto, offering improved natural language understanding and integration with connected apps, initially for beta users, with features like live responses and message translation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Verge
Google is rolling out its new Gemini for Home assistant in the US, which will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices, offering more complex task handling and a conversational tone. Users can request early access via the Google Home app, but once upgraded, they cannot revert to the old Assistant. Some features require a paid Google Home Premium subscription.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by supercarblondie.com
Google Maps Driving Mode has been discontinued primarily because Google is replacing its Google Assistant system with a newer AI called Gemini, leading to the feature's removal as it was seen as redundant and inconsistent. Despite its discontinuation, Google Maps remains available, and users will likely benefit from the new AI integration in the future.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
Google has completed migrating its Nest smart home devices to the Google Home app, ending a three-year process that consolidates device management and signals a potential new hardware release. Despite past setbacks like product discontinuations and feature reductions, Google is refocusing on software improvements and preparing for a major hardware announcement, raising questions about the future of its smart home ecosystem.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Droid Life
Google teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during its Made by Google ’25 event, hinting at a device that will replace Google Assistant in its smart home lineup, with capabilities like smart home control and real-time conversations, though official details are yet to be announced.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
Google is launching 'Gemini for Home,' a new AI-powered voice assistant that will replace Google Assistant on Nest devices, offering more natural interactions, better context understanding, and advanced capabilities, with a rollout starting in October and potential new hardware to follow.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google acknowledges issues with Assistant's reliability in smart home devices and teases major improvements, possibly involving the upcoming Gemini project, expected later this year to enhance user experience.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Android Authority
Google is expanding the rollout of Gemini, a new AI assistant replacing Google Assistant, to older Wear OS 4+ smartwatches from brands like OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi, allowing users to update via the Play Store and enjoy new features and design elements, with full replacement of Google Assistant expected this year.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS via the Play Store, replacing Google Assistant for some users, with full availability expected in the coming weeks for Wear OS 4+ devices like Pixel Watch and Samsung watches. The update includes new UI elements, complications, and integration features such as controlling exercise and checking health metrics, as part of a mini Pixel Drop in July 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Droid Life
Google is rolling out Gemini to Pixel Watch devices over the next few weeks, replacing Google Assistant. Users will receive a notification when available and can update via the Google Play Store, with no way to force the update early.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Droid Life
Google has started rolling out Gemini, a more advanced AI assistant, to Wear OS watches from brands like Google, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi, replacing Google Assistant. Gemini offers enhanced capabilities such as handling complex questions, managing app data, and providing detailed reminders, accessible via voice or app on compatible watches running Wear OS 4+ or 6.